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CPT 69990 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: November 2025

Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.

Microsurgical Techniques, Requiring Use Of Operating Microscope (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Surgery

Operating Microscope Procedures

Common Place of Service

21 - Inpatient Hospital

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center

Common Modifiers

None

59 - Distinct Procedural Service

AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery

Complexity LevelModerate

National average reimbursement for CPT 69990 by major payers:

bcbs

$260.34

uhc

$287.35

aetna

$312.06

cigna

$351.38

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For billing codeCPT 69990
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United
69990$962.541720334097 - PACIFIC SURGERY CENTER, LLC460598503 - PACIFIC SURGERY CENTER LLCNEAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
69990$341.001598949281 - POWAY CA MULTI SPECIALTY ASC LLC, POWAY SURGERY CENTER261158191 - (CA) POWAY CA MULTI-SPECIALTY ASC LLCCAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
69990$561.001922230853 - CRYSTAL RUN AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER OF MIDDLETOWN, LLC270476822 - (NY) CRYSTAL RUN AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER OF MIDDLETOWN, LLCNYAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
69990$153.001508840893 - PARKWAY SURGERY CENTER621799370 - (SC) PARKWAY SURGERY CENTER, LLCSCAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
69990$555.001942851639 - NORTHERN MICHIGAN SURGICAL SUITES, LLC830670803 - (MI) NORTHERN MICHIGAN SURGICAL SUITES, LLCMIAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
69990$1551.001396901542 - TEXAS HEALTH ARLINGTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL750972805 - (TX) TEXAS HEALTH ARLINGTON MEMORIAL HOSPITALTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
69990$150.001285108845 - MARIETTA ADVANCED SURGERY CENTER832382468 - (GA) MARIETTA ADVANCED SURGERY CENTERGAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
69990$466.001649931072 - MEDICAL CITY SPECIALTY SURGICENTER OF DALLAS, LLC, MEDICAL CITY ORTHOPEDIC & SPINE SURGERY CENTER DALLAS842824507 - (TX) MEDICAL CITY SPECIALTY SURGICENTER OF DALLAS LLCTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
69990$50.001972577161 - TAMPA FL ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC, TAMPA BAY ENDOSCOPY CENTER200073189 - (FL) TAMPA FL ENDOSCOPY ASC LLCFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
69990$531.001326114869 - EL PASO CENTER FOR GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY, LLC201482218 - (TX) EL PASO CENTER FOR GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY LLCTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
69990$555.001053721530 - WISCONSIN SPECIALTY SURGERY CENTER,LLC464559699 - (WI) WISCONSIN SPECIALTY SURGERY CENTER LLCWIAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
69990$155.001669474748 - ARC KENTUCKY LLC, DUPONT SURGERY CENTER621754364 - (KY) ARC KENTUCKY LLCKYAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
69990$557.001679523351 - SURGERY CENTER OF PORT CHARLOTTE LTD201327093 - (FL) SURGERY CENTER OF PORT CHARLOTTE LTDFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
69990$142.001558497263 - ARTHUR N DONALDSON M D INC, SONORA EYE SURGERY CENTER942593611 - ARTHUR N DONALDSON MD INCCAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
69990$331.001750312435 - CENTRAL ARIZONA ENDOSCOPY LLC203643513 - (AZ) CENTRAL ARIZONA ENDOSCOPY LLCAZAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 69990 vs. Other Operating Microscope Procedures Codes

The CPT 69990 code is part of the Surgery services used for Operating Microscope Procedures. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.

The CPT 69990 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.

CodeComplexityDescription
69805HighOp Endolymphatic Sac Wo Shunt
69806HighOp Endolymphatic Sac W Shunt
69949HighUnlisted Procedure Inner Ear
69990ModerateMicrosurgical Techniques, Requiring Use Of Operating Microscope (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 69990. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 69990 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.

Factors that affect fee schedules


Medicare & Medicaid Rates

Government-set reimbursement amounts


Private Insurance Rates

Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies


Geographic Location

Costs may be higher in urban areas.


Provider Type

Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.

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